An opening ceremony has essentially turned into a promotional film for the five major Eastern sects and the three major martial arts halls, continuously proclaiming their own strengths. It seemed as though they were enticing the outstanding disciples from the smaller sects and martial halls present to swiftly abandon the dark and seek the light.
Fortunately, the video didn't play for long, and next up was the host from the Martial Arts Association introducing the competition rules. Followed by that was the most time and energy-consuming task of drawing lots. Competitors from various sects took to the stage and, under the watchful eyes of the public, picked their numbers. Bai Xiao happened to draw number one, by sheer coincidence.